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R647 FNJ

1998 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,050 mi
Last recorded129,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina96,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 129,050 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 129,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 128,038 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,019 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 119,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,093 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,344 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,324 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,501 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,133 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,016 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 51,126 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R647 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 96,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R647 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R647 FNJ registered?

R647 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R647 FNJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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